2023-24 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection NHL Hockey Cards — Product Breakdown & Buyer's Guide

Release Date: May 7, 2025
Manufacturer: Upper Deck
Product Type: Hobby

Configuration:
4 Cards per Pack
1 Pack per Box
16 Boxes per Case (2 x 8-Count Inners)

What’s Inside the Box?

• 1 Autographed Card
• 1 Premium Memorabilia, Premium Tech, or Additional Autographed Card
• 1 Non-Autographed Memorabilia Card
• 1 Base, Rookie, or Ultimate Introductions Card

Key Features

• NEW Ultimate Planks: Game-used stick relics with auto, legend, and shield variations
• Crease Collection: Game-used goalie memorabilia with autograph and pad variants
• Ultimate Introductions & Showcase: Key rookies with rare parallels

Rookie Content

• Ultimate Rookies Auto Patch, Jumbo Auto Patch, and 1-of-1 Shield Patch
• 2003-04 throwback design returns for Signature Rookies

Memorabilia Sets

• Ultimate Access – Autos with premium swatches
• Ultimate Patches – Action shots with dynamic die-cuts
• Ulti-Mates Patch, Ultimate Quad Materials, and Shield Patch chase cards

Base Set

• 100-Card Base Set: 75 Veterans + 25 Legends
• Black Parallel (/5), Jumbo Shield Patch (1-of-1)

Pros & Cons

• Game-used memorabilia across the board
• New tech insert designs add depth
• Strong rookie auto content with Jumbo Shield chase

• One pack format leaves little margin for error
• Veteran and base cards are relatively low frequency

Final Verdict

Ultimate Collection lives up to its name in 2023-24, blending all the top-tier elements collectors crave: hard-signed autographs, true game-used relics, and fresh insert innovation. With major chase cards like the Shield Patch and Planks Autos, this set is a heavyweight for high-end NHL enthusiasts.